German Army

Germany Approves Record $20.7B Worth of Defense Gear

Germany's military will get more than $20.7 billion worth of new defense equipment, including four submarines, under a record package approved by the parliamentary budget committee.

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German Leopard 2A8 Tanks to Receive Trophy Active Protection System

KNDS Deutschland has contracted EuroTrophy GmbH to deliver 123 Trophy active protection systems for the German Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks.

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Aerial-Ground Drone Teaming Showcase ISR Applications for German Army

Elistair and ARX Robotics have completed an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) trial for the German Army using autonomous aerial-ground systems teaming technology.

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German Bundeswehr Receives First H145M for Training From Airbus

The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) has received its first Airbus H145M as part of a contract for up to 82 helicopters.

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First German H145 Tactical Helicopter Completes Maiden Flight in Bavaria

Airbus has flown the German military’s initial H145M multi-role helicopter for the first time in Donauwörth, Bavaria.

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Rheinmetall Unveils Tank Destroyer Concept for German Army

Rheinmetall has unveiled a tank killer on wheels concept for the German Army, armed with Spike LR2 guided missile.

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German Army Activates Air Defense System, Citing Russia Threat

Germany's military put a first Iris-T air-defense system into service on its own soil after having delivered several of them to war-torn Ukraine.

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Heckler & Koch to Supply New Sniper Rifle to German Special Forces

The German Army has selected Heckler & Koch’s for the supply of G210 MR308A6 sniper rifles for its special forces.

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Lithuania Building Military Base for German Troops Near Russia

Lithuania has begun the construction of a large military base near Russia that will house thousands of combat-ready German troops.

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Germany Plans Revamped Military Service Model: Sources

Germany is planning a new military service model as the country looks to revamp its depleted armed forces in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, parliamentary sources said.

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